If you're looking for a fun and easy way to spice up your next party or get-together, look no further than drinking card games. One popular game that's sure to get the party started is Up and Down the River. This game is easy to learn and can be played with any number of players, making it a great choice for group gatherings. Here's how to play.
What You'll Need
All you need to play Up and Down the River is a deck of cards and some alcohol. You can use any type of alcohol you like, but beer and wine are popular choices because they're easy to drink quickly. You'll also need some shot glasses.
How to Play
To start the game, deal four cards face down to each player. These cards are the players' "blind cards," and they should not look at them. Then, deal four cards face up to each player. These cards are the players' "exposed cards," and everyone can see them.
Next, place the remaining cards in a pile in the center of the table. This is the "deck."
The first player draws a card from the deck and places it face up on the table. The other players must then guess whether the next card drawn from the deck will be higher or lower than the card on the table. If a player guesses correctly, they don't have to drink. If they guess incorrectly, they must take a drink and the game continues.
After each round, the player with the highest exposed card takes one drink for each player with a lower exposed card. The player with the lowest exposed card also takes one drink for each player with a higher exposed card.
Then, the second round begins. Players again guess whether the next card drawn from the deck will be higher or lower than the card on the table. If a player guesses correctly, they don't have to drink. If they guess incorrectly, they must take a drink and the game continues.
After each round, players take turns being the "dealer." The dealer shuffles the deck and deals out the blind and exposed cards for each player. The game continues in this way until all players have been the dealer.
Variations
There are many variations of Up and Down the River, so feel free to get creative and make the game your own. Here are a few ideas:
- Instead of guessing whether the next card will be higher or lower, players can guess the suit or color of the next card.
- Players can choose to "raise" the bet by taking an additional drink if they think the next card will be significantly higher or lower than the card on the table.
- Players can choose to "double down" on their bet by taking two drinks instead of one if they think the next card will be higher or lower.
- Players can choose to "pass" on their turn if they don't want to guess whether the next card will be higher or lower. However, if the next card is the same value as the card on the table, the player who passed must take two drinks.
Conclusion
Up and Down the River is a fun and easy way to get the party started. With just a deck of cards and some alcohol, you can have hours of entertainment with your friends. So the next time you're hosting a get-together, give this game a try!
